New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-18
uNPRINCIPLES OF THOMAS JEFFERSON.

MIR. KENNEDY DOES NOT REGARD THEM AS EXEM-
PLARY IN EVERY RESPECT
At the regular monthly meeting OF tho Republican
Club OF the City Of NowYork which was held last nshs
., tho Climb rooms No 80 West Twenty f. X
Kennedy read paper on The Democratic Party ana
the Principles OF Thomas Jefferson The essay was
bold and vigorous and Mr.. Kennony Ishoweu
in his treatment OF Thomas Jefferson that he was not
afraid assang cherished traditions or applying tn"
scapel knife OF criticism to historic reputation 10
ascertain what II composed OF and how 1t was ac-
qured.
The speaker said that tho Democratic party FOUND uh
alloyel satisfaction only in contemplating the memory Oh
Thomas jefferson which admission OF the poverty
stricken OF the party with respect to party
leaders. 1t couldn't indulge In much whole
sale admiration OF Andrew Jackson because
Thomas Jefferson had said that he
was entirely unfit TO be President Jeiferson's prnci
PIES far they could DO observed. were full of in
consisencies and didn't square all with his practice
He didn't like cities and during visitation OF yellow
fever found consolation In the reflection that would
discourage thoir growth. He preludiced against
merchants and regarded them the enemies OF patriot
ism. lie authorized removals for political purposes and
then denied that he had done Out OF office he rallied
against accumulation Of surplus in office his yir-
tuous indignation vanished. aud he proposed 10 divide
among tho States for local improvements His
earlier utteranccs were in favor OF free trade.
In his writings he spoke sighngly of manufacturers
and denounced the artisan class class which was
dangerous principles OF liberty lie said OF the
Constitution that il contained some good things anu
some bad things he did not know which prcponderated
Later he acquired habit OF cOnjurng with the consul
tuition rs something superior to human wisdom when
suited his purpose and other times he would violate
Il without scrupe. Thomas Jefferson was not only the
advocate. but tho father OF the doctrine Of nulhca
ton He furnished only rotten plank TO the
Ship OF state. His principles were about a.
well suited guide the OF the Nation as were the
nummied hosts OF Pharoah capable OF coming forth
from their tombs to fight tho battles OF Egypt Thomas
Jefferson originated tho doctrine lat almost led to the
overthrow tho Union. which far creator than Jeher
son. Abraham Lincoln, prevented
The meeting was well attended. Jamos L. Foster
presided Tue following new members were elected
William Morton Grlnne.l, Charles L. Johnson william
courtenay william Is. Keller aud Charles y. Hustled.
The subj emnittoe Finance. OF which exJud9e
Noah Davis i chairman ana Levi +. Morton treasurer
announced 80 900 collected toward defraying the eN-
pen,e OF the convention OF Republican clubs. Colonel
Iohn A. Grow OF the Committee nf Twenty-four. An
nounced that al the meeting on Monday AT the cup
rooms General John e. Fremont would make All address,
NJ Foster stated that at the ratification meeting ~
Cooper Union saturday senator Frank IiiHcock ana
eX senator Miller would make addresses. and a. the
meeting az COoprr Union on Thursday night, october
- senator Allison would speak.